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MPs should prioritize consensus over party politics and act with seriousness
The Speaker's decisions in the Commons are changeable and based on modern tradition
The behavior of MPs during the Commons chaos highlighted deep-rooted issues in political culture

The honest majority assumption is key for blockchain security. It means that most participants must act honestly to keep the network safe from attacks.
Full nodes rely on validator nodes to check the validity of transactions. If most validators are dishonest, full nodes cannot prevent issues like double spending.
Economic security is important for discouraging attacks on a network. High stakes for validators make it less likely for them to act maliciously, as the potential losses from being caught far outweigh any gains.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson's credibility as a scientist is being questioned by the public.
The divide between groups with differing beliefs is growing, causing a lack of understanding and communication.
Experts, even in fields like astrophysics, should be cautious and diligent when speaking on topics outside their expertise.

Scientific consensus should not be equated with absolute truth.
Consensus in science is not a single viewpoint but a range of perspectives.
Relying solely on surveys of experts for truth can be misleading due to varying levels of expertise and awareness.

Rollups and sharding are not the same. Rollups are like mini blockchains that still rely on Ethereum, while sharding would integrate more seamlessly and effectively.
The rollup approach adds more complexity to the Ethereum system, causing challenges for developers in terms of security and performance.
A single, unified execution environment would be more beneficial for scaling, rather than having multiple rollups with different rules and complexities.

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Scientific debates are better conducted in writing, in scientific journals.
Oral debates can lead to misrepresentation of studies and cherry-picking of information.
One-on-one debates can create a false equivalence between mainstream scientific views and contrarian perspectives.

America lacks a strong, shared national culture like many other countries have. This makes it hard to define what it means to be American.
Throughout its history, America has tried to find common ground among its diverse backgrounds, but these attempts often resulted in weak agreements and divisions.
Today, the idea of a shared identity in America is fading, with both political sides searching for new myths or narratives to unify the country.

The book highlights the uncertainty and differing opinions around the net effects of climate change.
An example of potential error in climate science education is presented through conflicting claims of heat-related mortality.
The importance of considering both positive and negative impacts of climate change is emphasized, pointing out potential misconceptions from only focusing on negative effects.

Improving social media platforms can lead to more constructive and reasoned discussions by favoring consensual views
Social media is like a game of status where users compete for social recognition through likes and reposts
Different social media platforms have unique cultures of interaction shaped by social norms which influence user behavior

The stance against saturated fat is softening as the cholesterol consensus crumbles.
There is ongoing discussion and reevaluation regarding the relationship between saturated fat and cholesterol.
New information is challenging long-held beliefs about the negative effects of saturated fat on health.